Fri Feb 28 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Celebrates National Science Day, Remembering Nobel Laureate C.V. Raman

**NEW DELHI** – India is celebrating National Science Day today, February 28th, commemorating the discovery of the Raman Effect by Nobel laureate Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman in 1928. This annual event, initiated in 1987, aims to inspire young Indians to pursue careers in science and technology.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat” (developed India), highlights the government’s focus on fostering scientific advancement among the nation’s youth. The celebrations will culminate in a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

While Raman’s birthday is November 7th, February 28th marks the announcement of his groundbreaking discovery, the Raman Effect, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. This pivotal moment in Indian scientific history prompted the designation of February 28th as National Science Day. The day serves as a reminder of Raman’s journey from a small village to becoming a globally renowned scientist and recipient of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. His work significantly advanced India’s scientific standing on the world stage.

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